Companies in High Peak

United Kingdom|45.1% formed since 2020|8% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
1,439
Active

1,439 active companies are registered in High Peak with Companies House. Out of 1,676 companies ever registered here, 141 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 45.1% of current companies established since 2020. Over half (54%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 83 companies. High Peak is home to 26 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 29 government contracts worth £11.6M in total. The average company age is 10.8 years. The earliest company registration in High Peak dates back to 1900.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

1,439
Active Companies
1,676
Total Registered
1900
Oldest Company
45.1%
Growth (2020s)

A diverse local economy with no single sector accounting for more than 15% of businesses.

Incorporation by Decade
14%
31%
47%
Pre-1990: 52
1990s: 75
2000s: 228
2010s: 520
2020s: 779

Data Signals

Governance
6,0935 src
Financial
5,1839 src
Risk
6957 src
Compliance
5739 src
Trade
2412 src
quality
1115 src
growth
352 src
operational
311 src
innovation
272 src
ESG
72 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in High Peak is 10.8 years old. There are 26 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 16 registered charities operate locally.

10.8 yrs
Avg company age
26
FCA regulated
16
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 9 (69%)Medium: 1 (8%)Large: 3 (23%)

Government Investment

Companies in High Peak have been awarded 29 government contracts with a combined value of £11.6M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in High Peak?

There are 1,439 active companies registered in High Peak, out of 1,676 total. 141 (8%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in High Peak?

The top industries in High Peak include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (83 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (78 companies), Other business support service activities n.e.c. (58 companies).

How fast is High Peak growing as a business hub?

45.1% of currently active companies in High Peak were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in High Peak?

Our database contains 12,996 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in High Peak. The largest category is Governance with 6,093 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in High Peak?

The oldest company registration in High Peak dates back to 1900, spanning over 126 years of business history.

Data is updated daily from official UK government sources including Companies House. Information is provided for reference only.